Manager, BSA/AML Operations
$72,000–$120,000 year
Remote · United States or Troy, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of BSA/AML analysts to oversee alert review, case investigations, SAR/CTR filings, and partner referrals across Issuing, Lending, Tax/Refund, Commercial DDA, Merchant Acquiring, BaaS, and Partner-managed programs. Ensure adherence to Pathward procedures and regulatory requirements, maintain lifecycle accountability from alert to SAR, and provide investigative insights to inform monitoring coverage, rule-tuning, and risk assessments. Drive SME development, establish QC standards, and contribute to governance and board/exam reporting. Requires strong leadership, expertise in merchant acquiring typologies, and knowledge of applicable card network rules and regulatory frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Business, or related field)
- CAMS or equivalent AML certification strongly preferred
- Advanced certifications (e.g., CFE) a plus
- 5–7 years of experience in BSA/AML investigations, financial crimes compliance, or fraud operations
- Demonstrated experience managing alert/case production teams and SAR filing processes
- Strong knowledge of merchant acquiring risks: transaction laundering, MCC misclassification, chargeback fraud, prohibited merchant categories, and card network monitoring programs
- Familiarity with Actimize, FCRM, or similar transaction monitoring and case management platforms
- Working knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, OCC supervisory expectations, and FFIEC BSA/AML Manual
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